As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Behavioral Assistant in Rhode Island is $36,439, equivalent to $18 per hour, $701 weekly, or $3,037 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Behavioral Assistant in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Behavioral Assistant in Rhode Island vary widely, spanning from $31,548 to $41,344. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($33,879) and 75th percentile ($39,007), while top earners (90th percentile) make $41,344 per year. This $5,128 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Commitment or Medication Administration, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Rhode Island Behavioral Assistant often earn 3.7% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 40 companies. However, Rhode Island currently ranks 10 nationwide for Behavioral Assistant job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Behavioral Assistant Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Behavioral Assistant Salary $31,548 RI January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Behavioral Assistant Salary $33,879 RI January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Behavioral Assistant Salary $36,439 RI January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Behavioral Assistant Salary $39,007 RI January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Behavioral Assistant Salary $41,344 RI January 01, 2026
25% $33,879 10% $31,548 90% $41,344 75% $39,007 $36,439 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Coventry, RI Avg. Salary $37,678 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Cumberland, RI Avg. Salary $37,751 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location East Providence, RI Avg. Salary $37,751 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Narragansett, RI Avg. Salary $38,156 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Tiverton, RI Avg. Salary $38,400 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Westerly, RI Avg. Salary $38,556 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Woonsocket, RI Avg. Salary $37,715 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Adamsville, RI Avg. Salary $38,389 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Albion, RI Avg. Salary $37,751 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Ashaway, RI Avg. Salary $38,535 Date Updated January 01, 2026
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